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Humans Flashcards

1
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what is fertilisation

A

fusion of the nuclei
from a male gamete (sperm) and a female
gamete (egg cell)

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Function of the testes

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production of sperm cells (by meiosis) and testosterone

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What is testosterone?

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male hormone involved in primary: sperm production- and secondary: penis enlargement, deep voice, body hair, shoulder enlargement, “aggressiveness” (sexual male characteristics)

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What is the function of the scrotum?

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sac enclosing testes outside of the body - protection and to ensure a proper temperature in testicles (35-33 deg.C)

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5
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What is the function of the sperm duct?

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sperm passes to urethra

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What is the function of the prostate gland?

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lubricating secretion for semen: releases fluid rich in sucrose, which sperm cells will use as a source of energy in aerobic respiration)

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What is the function of the urethra?

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releases urine from urinary bladder for excretion and during ejaculation releases semen

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What is the function of the penis?

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penis becomes erect and can be inserted inside the vagina

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What is the function of the ovaries?

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production of egg/follicle cells by meiosis and oestrogen + progesterone

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What is progesterone?

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female hormone involved in primary - follicle production - and secondary - breast development, hips enlargement, body hair and fat deposits develop (sexual female characteristics)

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What is the function of the oviducts?

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tube that moves follicle cells from the ovary towards the uterus using peristalsis and ciliated cells, usual site for fertilisation

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What is the function of the uterus?

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muscular organ where embryo implants, foetus grows and further contracts during birth/labour so baby is delivered

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What is the function of the cervix?

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muscular opening for uterus: dilates for birth, acts as a barrier against sperm cells, opens when a woman is ovulation so it increases chance of fertilisation

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What is the function of the vagina?

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muscular tube where blood is released out of the body during menstruation, semen is deposited during sexual intercourse, passageway of natural child birth

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15
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How are sperm adapted to their function?

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flagellum: important for movement
mitochondria: important for aerobic respiration to keep flagellum moving
enzymes in acrosome: break down jelly coat present in the egg

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16
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How is an egg cell adapted to its function?

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  • jelly coat: changes stiffness when sperm cell penetrates, avoiding penetration of other sperm cells, avoiding polyspermy
  • energy stores in cytoplasm: allows egg to survive for several days + nourishes zygote if fertilisation occurs until it can implant in the wall of the uterus
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17
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Compare male and female gametes in terms of: size, mobility and numbers

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Female: large cell size, doesn’t move (is moved), one per menstrual cycle
Male: small cell size, moves using flagellum, millions per ejaculation (live for up to 5 days)

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18
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What happens to the zygote in early development?

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the zygote forms an embryo which is a ball of cells that implants into the lining of the uterus

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19
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State the functions of the umbilical cord

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  • connects the foetus to the placenta
  • contains arteries that deliver deoxygenated blood from foetus to placenta for exchange
  • contains one vein, delivering oxygenated blood from placenta to foetus
20
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State the functions of the placenta

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  • respiration
  • excretion
  • nutrition
  • immunity
  • hormonal
21
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What is the placenta?

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a very thin membrane that allows diffusion to take place: there is very close contact between maternal and baby blood, but they don’t mix to avoid coagulation of different blood types

22
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Placenta: respiration

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allows diffusion of oxygen from mother to foetus and CO2 from foetus to mother

23
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Placenta: excretion

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allows diffusion of waste products produced by the baby such as lactic acid, urea, and bicarbonates into mother’s blood

24
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Placenta: nutrition

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allows diffusion of glucose, vitamins, and minerals from mother to foetus

25
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Placenta: immunity

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mother’s antibodies pass to baby

26
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Placenta: hormonal

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placenta releases 3 hormones to maintain pregnancy (HCG, oestrogen and progesterone)

27
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What is the maternal artery?

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artery carrying oxygenated blood, sending O2 and nutrients towards baby

28
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What is the maternal vein?

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vein carrying deoxygenated blood, removed carbon dioxide and waste products away from the baby

29
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What is the umbilical artery?

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carries CO2 away from baby to mother

30
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What is the umbilical vein?

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carries oxygenated blood from mother’s blood towards baby

31
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What is the intervillous space?

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part of the placenta that surround the villi and contains maternal blood, has low pressure so exchange of materials is constantly done

32
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Describe the thickening phase

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corpus luteum releases progesterone causing endometrium to thicken for implantation

33
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Describe the menstruation phase

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endometrium sheds, FSH is released, stimulating growth and maturation of 1 egg

34
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Describe the follicular phase

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follicles grow and mature, oestrogen releases as response to FSH stimulus (positive feedback) causing endometrium to rebuild

35
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Describe the ovulation phase

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oestrogen stimulates release of LH from pituitary gland, causing release of eg into oviduct: empty follicle, without egg, is called corpus luteum

36
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Where are oestrogen and progesterone released from and what do they target?

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released by ovary, targets the uterus lining

37
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What is the role of FSH?

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stimulates ovulation and development of the corpus luteum

38
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What is the role of oestrogen?

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builds up endometrium after menstruation

39
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What is the role of progesterone?

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thickens endometrium after ovulation

40
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What happens to the corpus luteum if the egg IS NOT fertilised?

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corpus luteum is degenerated therefore levels of progesterone fall, leading to menstruation

41
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What happens to the corpus luteum if the egg IS fertilised?

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blastocysts releases a hormone that stimulates maintenance of corpus luteum: therefore levels of progesterone are kept high during all pregnancy so endometrium doesn’t shed

42
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What is an STI (sexually transmitted infection)?

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an infection that is transmitted through sexual contact

43
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What is HIV?

A

human immunodeficiency virus- a pathogen that causes an STI

44
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What may HIV infection lead to?

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AIDS

45
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Describe the methods of transmission of HIV

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  • transmitted by direct contact with certain body fluids from an infected person: like blood, semen and vaginal fluid.
  • can happen through: - unprotected sex,
  • cuts and sores,
  • using contaminated needles for injecting drugs,
  • receiving blood transfusions,
  • mother to child during childbirth/pregnancy/breast-feeding
46
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How is the spread of STIs controlled?

A

using condoms

Biology: Reproduction (4 decks)

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